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Gale Warning 3, NWS Honolulu, HI

January 28, 2021

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this gale warning at Jan 28, 2021, 3:30 AM HST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 28, 2021, 3:30 AM HST (13:30 UTC)
Expired
Jan 28, 2021, 3:48 PM HST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

The text

As transmitted.

056 
WHHW70 PHFO 281330
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
330 AM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

PHZ120-121-290230-
/O.UPG.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210129T1600Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0003.210128T1330Z-210129T0400Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.SC.Y.0008.210129T0400Z-210129T1600Z/
Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
330 AM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt, with higher
  gusts, and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, east
  winds 20 to 30 kt, with higher gusts, and seas 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pailolo and Alenuihaha Channels.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM HST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ119-290230-
/O.UPG.PHFO.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210129T1600Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.GL.W.0003.210128T1330Z-210129T0400Z/
/O.EXB.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.210129T0400Z-210129T1600Z/
Maalaea Bay-
330 AM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt, with
  higher gusts. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30
  kt, with higher gusts.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM HST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM HST 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ110>118-122>124-290230-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210129T1600Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-
Maui County Leeward Waters-Big Island Windward Waters-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
330 AM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 knots, with higher gusts. Seas 6 to
  10 feet.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
  Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
  Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui
  County Leeward Waters, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island
  Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
277 
WHHW70 PHFO 281336
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
336 AM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

PHZ120-121-290400-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T0400Z/
/O.CAN.PHFO.SC.Y.0008.210129T0400Z-210129T1600Z/
Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
336 AM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt, with higher gusts, and seas 8 to
  12 feet.

* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel and Pailolo Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ119-290400-
/O.CON.PHFO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T0400Z/
/O.CAN.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.210129T0400Z-210129T1600Z/
Maalaea Bay-
336 AM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt, with higher gusts.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ110>118-122>124-290400-
/O.CON.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210129T1600Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-
Maui County Leeward Waters-Big Island Windward Waters-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
336 AM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 knots, with higher gusts. Seas 6 to 
  10 feet.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai 
  Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu 
  Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, 
  Maui County Leeward Waters, Big Island Windward Waters, Big 
  Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
350 
WHHW70 PHFO 290148
MWWHFO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
348 PM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

PHZ119>121-291500-
/O.CAN.PHFO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T0400Z/
/O.EXB.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T1600Z/
Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel-Alenuihaha Channel-
348 PM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 knots, with higher gusts. Seas 6 to
  11 feet.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PHZ110>118-122>124-291500-
/O.EXT.PHFO.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T1600Z/
Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-
Kauai Channel-Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-
Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-
Maui County Leeward Waters-Big Island Windward Waters-
Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters-
348 PM HST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 knots, with higher gusts. Seas 6 to
  11 feet.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai 
  Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu 
  Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, 
  Maui County Leeward Waters, Big Island Windward Waters, Big 
  Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 28, 3:13 AM HSTWind AdvisoryHFOHawaii, Kalawao12 hr
Jan 28, 3:30 AM HSTSmall Craft AdvisoryHFO6 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.